Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1870-1871 National Bank Note Company continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

261

142

#142, 24c Purple with grill, a superlative used example of this important 19th century rarity, being in a quality that is virtually unmatched by the small number of existing genuine examples, possessing far better centering and margins than typically encountered, even its color is much deeper and intense than usual, bright fresh paper, light and unobtrusive black and red postmarks, both of which are face free, easily identifiable grill points, extremely fine; one of the few true gem examples of a #142 to come on the market in the last several years; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

7,000.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

262

142

#142, 24c Purple with grill, an eye-appealing used example of this Bank Note rarity, possessing not only considerably stronger color than usual, but it has been wonderfully postmarked as well, with a superb strike of a fancy rosette cancel, quite well centered, easily identifiable grill points, two minute tears and a small repaired corner perf. at top right, none of which affect this stamp's very fine appearance; photocopy of a 1984 PF certificate. (Image)

6,500.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

263

144

#144, 90c Carmine with grill, a most impressive quality used example of this notoriously difficult stamp, marvelously well centered within wide margins, gorgeous intense color on bright white paper, easily identifiable grill points, lightly cancelled (mostly face free), extremely fine; the Ninety Cent 1870 Grilled issue is an impossible stamp to find in such gem condition as this; 2001 PF and PSE certificates. (Image)

1,500.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

264

145P3-55P3

#145P3-55P3, 1870-71 1c-90c National Bank Notes, plate proofs on india cplt., an especially select set, each featuring four large margins and strong fresh colors on bright paper, extremely fine. (Image)

311.00

SOLD for $220.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

265

146

#146, 2c Red brown, a gorgeous mint single of this suprisingly difficult stamp, fabulously fresh with sumptuous rich color on bright crisp paper, incredibly well centered amid larger margins than typically seen, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem Bank Note; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

325.00

SOLD for $625.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

266

151

#151, 12c Dull violet, a brilliant mint example of this terribly elusive stamp, featuring an overall freshness seldom encountered, deep luxuriant color on crisp paper, attractively centered, full clean o.g. that has been relatively lightly hinged, very fine and quite choice; a stamp that is on virtually every mint collector's want list; 1987 PF certificate. (Image)

1,650.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

267

151

#151, 12c Dull violet, well centered within uncommonly large margins, strong rich color on bright paper, light central strike of a petite circle of wedges pmk. in deep blue, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate. (Image)

155.00

SOLD for $160.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

268

153

#153, 24c Purple, a truly lovely used example of this notoriously difficult Bank Note, whose overall quality is the antithesis of what is normally encountered, boasting outstanding centering amid unusually large margins, but even more impressive is this stamp's incredibly intense color (in the deepest shade we have ever seen) which is strikingly contrasted by a beautiful red postmark, extremely fine; a used gem which possesses tremendous eye appeal; 1984 PF certificate. (Image)

155.00

SOLD for $360.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

269

154

#154, 30c Black, a seldom seen sound example of this elusive mint stamp, rather well centered, deep rich color, o.g. which is a bit disturbed, very fine for this; any mint example of the Thirty Cent National Bank Note issue is a rarity, particularly when found without any faults; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

4,500.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

270

155

#155, 90c Carmine, a marvelously fresh and choice mint example of this very rare and seldom offered Bank Note, possessing an overall brilliance few others can boast, lovely rich color and an excellent impression on bright crisp paper, wonderfully well centered, with large margins all around, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine for this; premium quality original gum examples of this stamp are almost never encountered, being far more elusive in this quality than any of the other Ninety Cent Bank Note issues; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

4,000.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

271

155

#155, 90c Carmine, a handsome mint example of this, the rarest of all the non-grilled Ninety Cent Bank Notes, featuring sumptuously rich National Bank Note color, crisp detailed impression as well, quite well centered and margined, full o.g., very fine; a stamp that is often missing in even very advanced collections; 1990 PSE certificate. (Image)

4,000.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

272

155

#155, 90c Carmine, highly select used example that is flawlessly centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep rich color, cork cancel, extremely fine; quite challenging to find used this choice; 1988 PF certificate. (Image)

300.00

SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

1873-1875 Continental Bank Note Company

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

273

156P1-66P1

#156P1-66P1, 1873 1c-90c Continental Bank Notes, large die proofs cplt., being Clarence W. Brazer's personal set of these rare and handsome proofs, all mounted on mostly full size cards (couple just slightly reduced), includes all values, with an extra example of the 24c in a distinctively different shade and with the addition of the Bank Note imprint at the bottom of the die, the 15c value is a most interesting proof as it is in a shade that clearly would be from the 1879 American Bank Note Company printing (even noted in pencil manuscript by Brazer himself on the reverse), however the Scott catalog does not separately list it in proof form, 1c with trivial edge toning to card, 2c with mild overall tone spotting, rest fresh and very fine; ex-Brazer. (Image)

4,800.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

274

156

#156, 1c Ultramarine, handsome mint single, featuring outstanding centering within uncommonly large margins, rich luxuriant color in a deep shade, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

225.00

SOLD for $650.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

275

158

#158, 3c Green, brilliantly fresh and choice mint single, strikingly intense color and impression on crisp paper, marvelously well centered within extravagantly large margins, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a surprisingly elusive stamp to find in this "post office" fresh state; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

for hinged 130.00

SOLD for $450.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

276

158

#158, 3c Green, used as additional franking on 3c stamped envelope (#U83), being an extraordinarily handsome Wells, Fargo & Co. express cover originating in Acapulco, Mexico, sent through the U.S. and then on to London, England, ms. "Acapulco/Dec. 8, 1873" at bottom left, as is a choice "Pacific Mail S.S." straightline handstamp in red, sent via Wells, Fargo with their "Paid over our/Mexican Coast and California Express--35 cts." imprint, placed in the U.S. mails with clear strike of brilliant red "New York/Dec 27" c.d.s., red London receiving c.d.s. on front equally well struck, 3c adhesive with small perf. flaws at top, overall a very fine and exceedingly choice example of this rare usage. (Image)

Est. 500-750

SOLD for $700.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

277

159

#159, 6c Dull pink, a wonderfully fresh and choice mint single, featuring exceptional centering within uncharacteristically large margins, much stronger color and impression than usually encountered on bright crisp paper, full clean o.g. with just the barest perceptible trace of hinging, extremely fine and handsome; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

425.00

SOLD for $725.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

278

159

#159, 6c Dull pink, quite fresh, strong rich color, well centered, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

425.00

SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

279

160 var.

#160 var., 7c Vermilion, with silk fibers, a magnificent quality example of this truly rare mint Bank Note, being in a quality that is most impressive for a "normal" mint single, let alone for this distinctive variety (couple of silk fibers show at top and bottom), incredibly well centered amid extravagantly large margins, gorgeous vibrant color and a crisp impression on immaculate paper, pristine full o.g. that shows only the barest trace of hinging, an extremely fine gem in every regard; listed but unpriced mint in Scott, cataloged simply as a normal mint single; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

1,000.00+

SOLD for $4,500.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM

280

162

#162, 12c Blackish violet, sumptuously rich color, attractively centered, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine; an elusive mint stamp that is seldom seen both sound and with original gum; 2001 PF certificate. (Image)

1,700.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Closing..Dec-07, 12:30 PM